Gates signs policy for dignified transfer operations

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has approved a policy change that, under strictly delineated conditions, allows media filming of dignified transfer operations of fallen servicemembers' remains at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The new policy is slated to be implemented April 6, Pentagon spokesman

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign underway until May 1

The 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is underway until May 1. Capt. Jim McCann, 326th Airlift Squadron, is the 512th Airlift Wing representative for the campaign. "These are tough economic times, and the organizations this campaign supports assist Air Force members, retirees, reservists,

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Reserve aircrew hauls cargo enroute to International Space Station

A 512th Airlift Wing crew transported a piece of the International Space Station to the Kennedy Space Center, Fla., March 21-22. The Air Force Reserve Airmen from the 326th Airlift Squadron picked up an Express Logistics Carrier at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and flew it to Florida for transport to

Dover wins Abilene Trophy

Dover is the home of the Abilene Trophy this year after winning the 2008 Air Mobility Command Community Support Award, which was announced at Spring Rally, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 25. The Abilene Trophy is presented annually to a civilian community for outstanding support to a nearby AMC

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Dover Port Dawgs lasso new experiences at ROUNDUP

Members of the 46th Aerial Port returned to Dover Air Force Base, Del., with new experiences from the 22nd Air Force Aerial Port ROUNDUP March 13-15 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Although no trophies were brought home, participants from the unit said the competition helped them become more

Repairing the past to display in the present

Coming in with bullets holes, missing parts and sometimes having housed wild animals, aircraft donated to the Air Mobility Command Museum have lived a hard life. Retiree and civilian volunteers work in teams to restore these aircraft back to their original pristine condition for the AMC Museum. "We

Put on your running shoes: Dover hosts 1st Annual half marathon

The 436th Force Support Squadron Fitness Center is hosting a half marathon and 3.1 mile race on Perimeter Road April 8 and the first-ever duathlon March 28 for all DoD ID card holders. The half marathon is approximately 13 miles and the duathlon will consist of a 5K-run, 14-mile bike-rides, and ends

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